Packers & Packagers, Hand

Also Called: Bagger, Packager, Packer, Selector Packer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$25,880

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Packers & Packagers, Hand do

Pack or package by hand a wide variety of products and materials.

  • Examine and inspect containers, materials, or products to ensure that product quality and packing specifications are met.
  • Measure, weigh, and count products and materials.
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service • Retail Sales

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Staple guns
  • Form or fill or seal machinery
  • Wrapping machinery
  • Box sealing tape dispensers
  • Strapping dispenser

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
SAP
Office suite software
Microsoft Office

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Monitoring

Knowledge

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language

Education

  • 54% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 33% Less than high school diploma
  • 14% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Packers & Packagers, Hand Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Shampooers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Advertising Sales Agents

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability/Flexibility

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Packers & Packagers, Hand across the country typically make.

$12.44 / hour
$25,880 /year

Entry Level

$16.74 / hour
$34,830 /year

Median Level

$21.68 / hour
$45,100 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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